ASCONone

ASCON-0 (or ASCONone) is a lightweight cryptographic algorithm designed to secure data, especially in environments with limited resources like embedded systems or IoT devices. It functions as both an encryption method (to keep data secret) and a mechanism for creating data authenticity checks (message authentication). Built to be efficient, ASCON-0 maintains strong security against attacks while requiring less computational power, making it suitable for devices with limited processing capabilities. It is part of the ASCON family of protocols, which are recognized as standards for secure data protection.